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UnloadTapeAfter Property

This feature will be removed in a future version of Microsoft SQL Server. Avoid using this feature in new development work, and plan to modify applications that currently use this feature.

The UnloadTapeAfter property controls tape media handling on completion of a backup or restore operation.

Syntax

object.UnloadTapeAfter [= value]

Parts

  • object
    An expression that evaluates to an object in the Applies To list

  • value
    TRUE or FALSE

Data Type

Boolean

Modifiable

Read/write

Prototype (C/C++)

HRESULT GetUnloadTapeAfter(LPBOOL pRetVal);
HRESULT SetUnloadTapeAfter(BOOL NewValue);

Remarks

If TRUE, the tape media in the tape device or devices is rewound and unloaded when the operation completes.

If FALSE (default), no attempt is made to rewind and unload the tape media.